Pre-requisite: Basic knitting stitches such as: Knit Stitch, Purl Stitch, Cast-on & Bind- Off. Have completed 2 projects.
Course Overview: If you are a beginner knitter and want to boost your knitting confidence, this class is for you. It is perfect for a beginners’ first knitted garment. A lovely gift for a special newborn or for a special birthday girl from baby to 5 years old.
The pattern is beginner friendly that incorporates basic knitting skills to knit a cardigan that can be used for all seasons in a range of sizes. It has 3 buttons and cap sleeves. It has no seams and knitted from the neck down. It can easily be knitted longer for additional length or if knitting for a smaller baby, consider using DK weight yarn or smaller needles.
Homework:
- Knit a 4” swatch in stockinette stitch and bring to first class.
- Cast on 19 stitches.
- Knit a row, purl a row for approximately 4” in length.
- Take your swatch off the needle and measure the length in inches by laying it flat but not stretched.
Learning Points
- Planning out your pattern
- Reading the pattern
- Gauge swatching
- Practicing new stitches
- Making a buttonhole
- KFB increase
- K2tog decrease
- Blocking and finishing
Class Supplies:
- Yarn: Encore Worsted, Sweater or Organic Cotton by Blue Sky Fibers, OR Weepaca by Big Bad Wool
- 0-6 months: 210 yards
- 12 months: 250 yards
- 18 months: 290 yards
- 2T: 310 yards
- 3T: 330 yards
- 5: 350 yards
- Knitting needles: US 8 24" or 32" circular (or size to obtain gauge)
- 3 small buttons
- 4-6 stitch markers
- tapestry needle
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Project Level: 
-Projects may include simple stitch patterns, color work, and/or shaping. (yarnstandards.com)
MATERIALS - Yarn for all education classes must be purchased at our store. We have a large store with an awesome selection & I'm sure we can find something for you.
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS - We'll gladly refund for any class cancelled at least two weeks prior to the beginning of class.
